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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-500

Portability
69 Imaging
66 Features
72 Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64 Imaging
58 Features
70 Overall
62

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3200
  • New Model is Nikon D3400
Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-500 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and K-500 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3300 was introduced 5 months after the K-500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D3300 grades vs the K-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Pentax K-500

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Nikon D3300

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Pentax K-500

		

		

			
 D3300 K-500 
LaunchedApril 2014November 2013Similar generation
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon D3300 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Check the Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D3300 against the K-500.
Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-500 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D3300 and K-500 is 69 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3300 and K-500.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D3300 to deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.
	
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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon D3300
Portrait photography with Pentax K-500
79
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
74
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Nikon D3300 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax K-500 as a Street photography camera
65
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competitors in class (430g)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
68
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 above average ISO range (51,600)
 no moving screen
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Sports Comparison
Nikon D3300 Sports photography features
Pentax K-500 Sports photography features
68
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery power (700 CIPA)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 low frames per second (5.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
72
 great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery power (710 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon D3300 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax K-500 as a Travel photography camera
67
 better than average battery power (700 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (430g)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
67
 good battery power (710 CIPA)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon D3300 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-500 Landscape photography highlights
73
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (700 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse mode
79
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (51,600)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (710 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon D3300 Vlogging info
Pentax K-500 Vlogging info
33
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with microphone socket
 lighter than competitors in class (430 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
30
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no external microphone socket
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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Pentax K-500
 Nikon D3300Pentax K-500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D3300 Pentax K-500
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-04-21 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 51600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 430g (0.95 lb) 646g (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 79
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 13.1
DXO Low light rating 1385 1087
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 710 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL14a 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $600